ABOUT

THANK YOU FOR JOINING US AT THE 11TH ANNUAL CITYWIDE PROCUREMENT FAIR!WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU AGAIN IN 2018!

#OpportunityRising

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

8:00AM Check-in Opens9:00AM – 2:00PM Procurement Fair

Join us for one of the City’s signature events, offering the opportunity to

Connect with 500+ City-certified M/WBEs

Network with 70+ City and State agencies, public authorities, prime contractors, private sector corporations and community-based organizations

Get information on current and upcoming contract and subcontract opportunities with public agencies and corporations

The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) helps unlock economic potential and create economic security for all New Yorkers by connecting New Yorkers to good jobs, creating stronger businesses, and building thriving neighborhoods across the five boroughs.

*Note registration for this event is by invitation only. You will receive registration instructions if you are invited.

Dress Code: Business Casual

Cost: Free, including continental breakfast

Subway Directions:2, 3 to Park Place4, 5 to Fulton StreetA, C to Chambers StreetE to World Trade CenterR to City Hall

AGENDA

11th Annual Citywide Procurement Fair

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

8:00 AM

REGISTRATION OPENS

101 Barclay Street - enter from Greenwich Street

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

OPENING CEREMONY

10th Floor - West Auditorium

10:15 AM - 2:00 PM

SBS M/WBE Client Services Center - New this year!

16th Floor - Green Room

To help certified M/WBEs grow their businesses and compete for and successfully perform on City contracting opportunities, SBS offers several programs and services. The M/WBE Client Services team will assess businesses in order to determine the most helpful resources to utilize and provide M/WBEs with a customized resource guide. M/WBEs that visit this room at the Procurement Fair will be able to:

learn about all the programs and services available to you

update your M/WBE online Directory company profile

update your NIGP Commodity Codes in PIP

get tips & tricks from one of our successful M/WBEs

have Google help you set up an online digital profile (requires that firm bring proof of business' address/physical location - utility bill, tax letter, business certificate or similar) and learn about Google’s NYC Digital Coach Program

get a FREE digital head shot when you complete a mini business assessment form (come prepared to have your photo taken)

PHOTOS

From 10th Annual Citywide Procurement Fair

FAQ

Why should I attend this fair?

City of New York certified Minority- and/or Woman-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) are invited to attend this fair to meet with procurement representatives from City, State and Federal agencies, as well as private corporations.

Why would I want to meet with City agency procurement representatives?

This is a prime opportunity for City of New York certified M/WBEs interested in selling to NYC to begin building relationships with the agencies that buy the goods and/or services your business offers.

How do I register for the fair?

Registration instructions are provided by email invitation only to City of New York certified M/WBEs.

Do I need ID to enter the fair?

Yes, you must present a valid (non-expired) State, City Residential or Government-issued photo ID to the security officer. Otherwise, access will not be granted under any circumstances.

By attending, you consent to be photographed, filmed and/or otherwise recorded. Your attendance constitutes your consent to such photography, filming and/or recording and to any use, in any and all media throughout the universe in perpetuity, of your appearance, voice and name for any purpose whatsoever in connection with the production presently entitled 11th Annual Citywide Procurement Fair. You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent given by you registering to attend this event. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please do not register to attend this event.